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  1. druxey
    Superb joinery, as usual!
  2. druxey
    Oh, my! Another masterpiece in the making.
  3. druxey
    Simple is good, Allan. I think the trick is to strop/hone frequently to avoid resharpening too often. If one does need to sharpen, a guide block is a good idea. One still needs a delicate touch when tuning up miniature gouges.
  4. druxey
    So far, so very good!
  5. druxey
    She's getting to be very impressive!
  6. druxey
    I can echo the other responses above! A really useful pin chuck is the old Eclipse 160, which comes with three collets. I have two, one dedicated for the mill, the other as a hand-held chuck. ebay is one source for these useful items.
  7. druxey
    I agree that, on a model, black is too stark. Your model is looking very nice, Mark.
  8. druxey
    Accident? What accident? I hope this is not serious, Doris. Be well soon.
  9. druxey
    The TFFM books refer to The Fully Framed Model. They are a four volume set on the construction of a typical British mid-eighteenth century sixth rate ship-rigged sloop. The book are part of the extensive offerings by SeaWatchBooks. They have a link on the first page of this site, down the right hand side. Click for details.
  10. druxey
    Fabulous! It's almost time to move in....
  11. druxey
    Basswood for pattern making? Looks like it works very nicely.
  12. druxey
    I've found that those rejects can always be turned down...and down...and...behold! A belaying pin. Good looking cannon, though.
  13. druxey
    Welcome, Philip!
  14. druxey
    So, you are discovering the joys of making your own instead of buying commercial! Nicely done, Vaddoc.
  15. druxey
    Nice theory, Jeff. However, earth colors like ochre are UV stable. (In paint technological terms, 'non-fugitive'.) Also, each layer of paint would be protected from UV light and atmosphere by subsequent coats of paint, so are preserved. I doubt if the conservators of the ship are in error. We just have to get used to the fact that the ship no longer fits our perception of her.
  16. druxey
    I think lower melting point pewter is a tin/antimony/bismuth mix, but not copper.
  17. druxey
    Pewter will tarnish with time, and there will likely be dross to skim off the melted metal before you pour it. Do you know the composition of your pewter? Hopefully it is the lead-free variety, Another tip: dust the inside of your mold with talc before pouring,
  18. druxey
    Beautiful work!
  19. druxey
    I have PM'd you, Doris.
  20. druxey
    May I rent that cabin and live there? It's lovely!
  21. druxey
    Coming along really nicely, Ben. Just catching up with your progress after the holidays!
  22. druxey
    A very happy and healthy New Year to you, Gerald! Neat reconstruction work - and in miniature, yet.
  23. druxey
    Looks like you are winning! A happy New Year to you, Mark
  24. druxey
    Very nicely made decorations, Kortes. A happy New Year to you.
  25. druxey
    The figures give a great sense of scale to the structure. Lovely work! best wishes for 2019.

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